Dr. Astha is a distinguished scholar with profound expertise in Human Resources practices within the banking sector, particularly focusing on India's largest bank, the State Bank of India. Through meticulous research, Dr. Astha not only defined the term "HR initiatives" but also conducted in-depth interviews with prominent executives, including the Indomitable Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya, the first female chairperson of the State Bank of India. Dr. Astha's groundbreaking work led to a series of recommendations that were not only acknowledged but also implemented by the State Bank of India, enhancing employee job satisfaction significantly. Furthermore, Dr. Astha delved into the realm of women-centric HR initiatives within the banking sector, shedding light on their profound impact on women employees in this domain. In addition to her pioneering research in HR practices, Dr. Astha has authored numerous research articles, both on women-centric issues and the banking sector. These articles have found their way into esteemed Indian and international journals, further endorsing Dr. Astha's standing as a thought leader in her field.

Stress is defined as a feeling experienced when a person perceives that demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual is able to mobilize. It can occur due to environmental issues, such as a looming work deadline, or psychological, for example, persistent worry about familial problems. While the acute response to life-threatening circumstances can be life-saving, research reveals that the body’s stress response is largely similar when it reacts to less threatening but chronically present stressors such as work overload, deadline pressures and family conflicts. It is proffered that chronic activation of stress response in the body can lead to several pathological changes such as elevated blood pressure, clogging of blood vessels, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Organizational Stress Around the World: Research and Practice aims to present a sound theoretical and empirical basis for understanding the evolving and changing nature of stress in contemporary organizations. It presents research that expands theory and practice by addressing real-world issues, across cultures and by providing multiple perspectives on organizational stress and research relevant to different occupational settings and cultures. Personal, occupational, organizational, and societal issues relevant to stress identification along with management techniques/approach to confront stress and its associated problems at individual and organizational level are also explored. It will be of value to researchers, academics, practitioners, and students interested in stress management research.

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